Serie A Gameweek 30

Flamengo 1 - 0 FT Fluminense

Estádio do Maracanã

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Futmetrix Verdict
57
FT
Sun, Oct 11
Português
Flamengo
1-0
Fluminense
⚡ Intensity 23
⚖️ Balance 25
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 0
Carrascal strike settles tense Fla-Flu derby.

Win Probability

  • Flamengo 65%
  • Draw 21%
  • Fluminense 14%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Flamengo Claim Fla-Flu Glory to Tighten Title Grip

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Our verdict: Flamengo passed their ultimate acid test, taking a giant step toward the title in a fiercely contested Maracanã classic that lived up to the billing.

Fierce Early Exchanges

The Estádio do Maracanã buzzed with nervous energy as this monumental clash kicked off. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a frantic first half where tactical caution was thrown to the wind by both managers. Fluminense looked to impose their will on proceedings, enjoying controlled possession at 57%, but they repeatedly found themselves vulnerable to rapid transitions. A barrage of 28 combined shots turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery for the packed stands to witness. The visitors probed with slick passing triangles in the middle third, yet Flamengo matched their ambition blow for blow, firing relentless efforts toward the target. The atmosphere was electric, matching the fierce tradition of the Fla-Flu rivalry, as both sides sought the crucial opening blow in a breathless opening chapter.

Carrascal Breaks the Deadlock

The Balance of this incredibly tight affair finally tipped decisively in the 65th minute. Despite veteran goalkeeper Fábio delivering a heroic performance with five crucial saves to keep the away side in the contest, the immense attacking pressure eventually told. Lucas Paquetá found a pocket of space just outside the box and unlocked the resilient defensive line with a masterful assist. His vision perfectly picked out the surging run of Jorge Carrascal, who made absolutely no mistake, firing the ball emphatically into the net to spark wild celebrations across the stadium. It was the pivotal intervention this cagey match desperately needed, completely shifting the tactical dynamic. The visiting side threw bodies forward in a desperate response, but the defensive block held firm against the mounting waves of late pressure.

Title Race Ramifications

When the referee's final whistle blew, the overwhelming sense of relief in the stands was palpable. The Stakes for this monumental fixture were astronomical, operating as a true six-pointer at the absolute summit of the Serie A table. By securing this vital 1-0 victory, the home side extended their season tally to 61 points, opening a commanding 10-point gap over their bitter local rivals. There was zero Upset Factor on display here; the league leaders simply executed their ruthless game plan flawlessly when it mattered most. For the defeated visitors, this narrow result serves as a massive, perhaps fatal blow to their championship aspirations, leaving them with a tremendously steep mountain to climb in the final nine games of this thrilling campaign.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Flamengo's season?

This vital victory extends their lead at the top of the table to 10 points over Fluminense, giving them massive breathing room in the title race.

Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?

Yes, the frantic tempo resulted in an incredible 28 total shots and brilliant goalkeeping displays, keeping the match highly entertaining throughout.

What is the Fla-Flu?

The Fla-Flu is the rivalry between Flamengo and Fluminense, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
43%
57%
Flamengo 43%
Fluminense 57%
Shots
17
11
Flamengo 17
Fluminense 11
Shots on Target
6
3
Flamengo 6
Fluminense 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.65
0.71
Flamengo 1.65
Fluminense 0.71
Passes
426
559
Flamengo 426
Fluminense 559
Corners
4
2
Flamengo 4
Fluminense 2
Fouls
21
18
Flamengo 21
Fluminense 18
Yellow Cards
3
4
Flamengo 3
Fluminense 4
Red Cards
0
0
Flamengo 0
Fluminense 0

Match Events

31' 🟨 Erick Pulgar
Luciano Acosta 🟨 39'
HT
49' 🟨 Saúl Ñíguez
↓ Luciano Acosta ↑Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima 🔄 60'
↓ Yeferson Soteldo ↑Kevin Serna 🔄 60'
64' 🔄 ↓ Pedro ↑Bruno Henrique
64' 🔄 ↓ Saúl Ñíguez ↑Joaquín Freitas
65' ⚽ Jorge Carrascal (Lucas Paquetá)
↓ Rodrigo Castillo ↑Hulk 🔄 69'
↓ Agustín Canobbio ↑Jefferson David Savarino Quintero 🔄 69'
↓ Matheus Martinelli Lima ↑Wesley Natã de Freitas Prado 🔄 78'
79' 🔄 ↓ Samuel Lino ↑Nicolas De la Cruz
79' 🔄 ↓ Lucas Paquetá ↑Gonzalo Plata
Guilherme Arana 🟨 87'
90' 🔄 ↓ Jorge Carrascal ↑Danilo Luiz da Silva
90'+5 🟨 Joaquín Freitas
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Flamengo

Goalkeepers
Agustín Rossi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guillermo Varela
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Ortiz
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Léo Pereira
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alex Sandro
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Erick Pulgar
MAGNET
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Saúl
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jorge Carrascal
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lucas Paquetá
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Samuel Lino
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Andrew
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dyogo Alves
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emerson Royal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Góes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitão
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás de la Cruz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Freitas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Plata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Valencia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Araújo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Fluminense

Goalkeepers
Fábio
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Ignacio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Millán
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Guilherme Arana
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Nonato
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
62
Passes
17
Duels
Martinelli
MAGNET
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
60
Passes
5
Duels
Agustín Canobbio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Luciano Acosta
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Rodrigo Castillo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Vitor Eudes
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Thiago Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Pablo Freytes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jefferson Savarino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Serna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hulk
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Nata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/12/2026 Fluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
03/08/2026 Fluminense 0 - 0 (PEN 4-5) Flamengo Carioca - 1 Estádio do Maracanã
01/25/2026 Fluminense 2 - 1 Flamengo Carioca - 1
11/20/2025 Fluminense 2 - 1 Flamengo Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
07/20/2025 Flamengo 1 - 0 Fluminense Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
03/16/2025 Flamengo 0 - 0 Fluminense Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/13/2025 Fluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
02/08/2025 Fluminense 0 - 0 Flamengo Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
10/17/2024 Flamengo 0 - 2 Fluminense Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
06/23/2024 Fluminense 0 - 1 Flamengo Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
04/12/2026
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
03/08/2026
0 - 0 (PEN 4-5)
Carioca - 1 Estádio do Maracanã
01/25/2026
Carioca - 1
11/20/2025
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
07/20/2025
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
03/16/2025
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
03/13/2025
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
02/08/2025
Carioca - 1 Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
10/17/2024
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
06/23/2024
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
Flamengo Win
Fluminense Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Flamengo 30 64 58 25 +33 WFlamengo 1 - 0 Fluminense (11-10-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Flamengo (08-10-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (20-09-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)
2 Palmeiras 30 63 52 22 +30 WPalmeiras 4 - 1 Corinthians (11-10-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Bahia (09-10-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Palmeiras (20-09-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)
3 Atletico Paranaense 30 53 49 35 +14 WChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Atletico Paranaense (12-10-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-10-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Bahia (20-09-2026)DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)
4 Fluminense 30 51 48 37 +11 LFlamengo 1 - 0 Fluminense (11-10-2026)WFluminense 4 - 0 Coritiba (09-10-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 3 Fluminense (20-09-2026)LAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)
5 Bahia 30 49 44 36 +8 WBahia 1 - 0 Mirassol (11-10-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Bahia (09-10-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Bahia (20-09-2026)WBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)WRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)
6 Cruzeiro 29 48 44 40 +4 WCruzeiro 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (08-10-2026)WVitoria 1 - 3 Cruzeiro (20-09-2026)LSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)
7 Atletico-MG 30 47 41 35 +6 WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Santos (11-10-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-10-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 RB Bragantino (03-10-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (19-09-2026)WAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)
8 Santos 30 42 46 45 +1 LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Santos (11-10-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Flamengo (08-10-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 2 Santos (02-10-2026)WRemo 1 - 2 Santos (19-09-2026)WSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)
9 Sao Paulo 30 39 35 35 0 WSao Paulo 2 - 1 Vitoria (11-10-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (08-10-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 2 Santos (02-10-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 0 Internacional (20-09-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)
10 Coritiba 30 39 38 48 -10 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Botafogo (12-10-2026)LFluminense 4 - 0 Coritiba (09-10-2026)LVasco DA Gama 5 - 0 Coritiba (19-09-2026)DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)
11 RB Bragantino 29 37 34 33 +1 DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Mirassol (07-10-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 RB Bragantino (03-10-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (20-09-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)LRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)
12 Botafogo 30 36 43 48 -5 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Botafogo (12-10-2026)LBotafogo 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (07-10-2026)LMirassol 2 - 0 Botafogo (19-09-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Gremio (16-09-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)
13 Vitoria 30 36 33 44 -11 LSao Paulo 2 - 1 Vitoria (11-10-2026)WVitoria 4 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (07-10-2026)LVitoria 1 - 3 Cruzeiro (20-09-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)
14 Vasco DA Gama 29 35 36 42 -6 DVasco DA Gama 0 - 0 Remo (10-10-2026)WBotafogo 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (07-10-2026)WVasco DA Gama 5 - 0 Coritiba (19-09-2026)WGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)
15 Mirassol 30 33 34 44 -10 LBahia 1 - 0 Mirassol (11-10-2026)DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Mirassol (07-10-2026)WMirassol 2 - 0 Botafogo (19-09-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)
16 Internacional 30 32 33 38 -5 DGremio 1 - 1 Internacional (11-10-2026)WInternacional 2 - 1 Corinthians (07-10-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 0 Internacional (20-09-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)LInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)
17 Corinthians 30 32 31 38 -7 LPalmeiras 4 - 1 Corinthians (11-10-2026)LInternacional 2 - 1 Corinthians (07-10-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 3 Fluminense (20-09-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)
18 Gremio 30 31 32 40 -8 DGremio 1 - 1 Internacional (11-10-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Gremio (07-10-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Palmeiras (20-09-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Gremio (16-09-2026)LGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)
19 Remo 30 25 33 48 -15 DVasco DA Gama 0 - 0 Remo (10-10-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Gremio (07-10-2026)LRemo 1 - 2 Santos (19-09-2026)LBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 29 18 30 61 -31 LChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Atletico Paranaense (12-10-2026)LVitoria 4 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (07-10-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (19-09-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)

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